How much does a recreational therapist make in Sacramento?
$91,790a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $44.13 an hour or $7,649 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.13
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 84
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,360Median: $91,790Highest 10%: $115,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,360 | $29.98 | |
| 25th | $75,850 | $36.47 | |
| Median | $91,790 | $44.13 | |
| 75th | $114,600 | $55.10 | |
| 90th | $115,400 | $55.47 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists.
| Stockton, CA | $115,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $115,300 |
| Napa, CA | $107,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $101,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $98,530 |
| Fresno, CA | $98,160 |
| Riverside, CA | $98,120 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $91,740 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $44.13 ($91,790 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $91,790 against $61,960 nationally, 48% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $98,170, so Sacramento pays 6% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for recreational therapist pay?
9 of 84 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreational therapist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.